Iflaviridae
Iflaviridae is a family of positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses. The name "Iflaviridae" is derived from "Insects," "Flaviviruses," and the "-idae" suffix indicating a taxonomic family. These viruses are known to infect arthropods. Currently, the family comprises a single genus, Iflavirus, which includes several important insect pathogens.
The genome of iflaviruses is a single RNA molecule that serves as both the genetic material and
Members of the Iflaviridae family are significant in their impact on insect populations. For example, certain